Guzmania hybrid ‘Blitz’

Abstract

A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘BLITZ’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 20 cm to 25 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 25 to 30 cm length and about 3.0 to 3.5 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are red in color (closest to RHS 45A), singular head inflorescence, measuring about 8 cm in height and about 18 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.

We claim: 
     
       1. A  Guzmania  plant named ‘Blitz’, representative seed deposited at the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) having deposit Designation PTA-121180. 
     
     
       2.  Guzmania  seed as mentioned in  claim 1 . 
     
     
       3. Plants part obtained from the  Guzmania  plant of  claim 1 . 
     
     
       4. A method of producing  Guzmania  progeny plant comprising the steps of
 (a) crossing  Guzmania  ‘Blitz’ produced from seed deposited at the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) having deposit Designation PTA-121180 as a female or male parent with another  Guzmania  plant, and (b) selecting progeny. 
 
     
     
       5. The method according to  claim 4 , wherein the second  Guzmania  plant is ‘Blitz’.